22c. Geonoma ferruginea subsp. nicaraguensis Henderson, subsp. nov. (Appendix IV, Plate 33)

A Geonoma ferruginea subsp. microspadix rhachillis parvioribus differt.

Type: NICARAGUA. Zelaya: Cerro La Pimienta, ca. 13°45’N, 84°59’W, ca. 900–980 m, 13 April 1979, J. Pipoly 5112 (holotype NY!, isotype MO, n.v.).

Inflorescences rachillae 17(9–30), 7.5(5.5–9.5) cm long.

Distribution and habitat:— From 12°15’– 13°47’N and 84°59’– 85°52’W in Nicaragua at 956(350–1500) m elevation in lowland to montane tropical rainforest (Fig. 18).